Moving from Maine to Texas

It's about 1,980 miles from Portland, ME to Houston, TX, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Maine to Texas moves, what drives the price, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Maine to Texas: A Plus Moving and Storage, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure

1,980Driving miles, largest cities

5 to 10 daysTypical delivery

4 daysSolo drive (DIY)

3CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Portland, ME and Houston, TX, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What a Maine to Texas move costs

CMR does not have enough completed moves on this lane to publish a price range yet. Long-distance moves are priced mainly by weight and distance. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate.

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Prices by home size and distance from CMR bookings are in the CMR Cost Report.

Popular city routes from Maine to Texas

Cape Neddick, ME to Killeen, TX (1 move)
Sabattus, ME to Houston, TX (1 move)
Waterville, ME to San Antonio, TX

Recommended movers from Maine to Texas

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

A Plus Moving and Storage

Top-rated full-service interstate carrier with packing, climate-controlled storage, and binding written estimates.

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CMR Verified

United Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in the St. Louis area, with local agents in this state.

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CMR Verified

Mayflower Transit

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in the St. Louis area, with local agents in this state.

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Planning a Maine to Texas move

Get at least three written estimates, and make sure each is binding or Not-To-Exceed, not a phone guess.
Verify each mover's USDOT number for interstate household goods before you book.
Right-size your valuation coverage: standard released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb.
Avoid any mover demanding a large cash deposit up front, a common red flag.

Questions about moving from Maine to Texas

Who is the recommended mover from Maine to Texas?

CMR recommends A Plus Moving and Storage for moves from Maine to Texas. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.

How much does it cost to move from Maine to Texas?

CMR does not have enough completed moves on this lane to publish a price range yet. Long-distance moves are priced mainly by weight and distance. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate.

How long does a move from Maine to Texas take?

Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 5 to 10 days delivery window for the roughly 1,980 miles between Portland and Houston. A solo driver would spend about 36 hours behind the wheel.

Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Maine to Texas?

Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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